Community Stories
Meet Masako Shiba, the Curator Bringing Tokyo's Art Scene to Brooklyn
For Masako Shiba, a business card isn't a formality, it's an invitation to connect. "In Japan, we give out business cards like candy," she laughs.
Community Stories
Stories about the organizers, creators, and community leaders bringing people together through Japanese culture, events, and shared interests.
Community Stories
How Takuya Yoshida Built Japan Village, Brooklyn's Most Authentic Japanese Community Space
Takuya Yoshida and his family built Japan Village across two generations, now New York's most authentic Japanese community space.
Community Stories
How Oscar Dolan Built NYC's Only Sumo Wrestling Community
Kizuna (絆) means bonds in Japanese. Oscar Dolan built the only sumo wrestling community in NYC around exactly that idea.
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How Already Late Bridges Tokyo and Brooklyn, One Show at a Time
Already Late is a Japanese-English indie band bridging Japan and America's music scenes, one Brooklyn show at a time.
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From Tokyo to the East Village: Takashi Ikezawa’s Cultural Mission in New York
In a city where cultures collide and coalesce, Resobox founder Takashi Ikezawa found his calling in building a space for people from all…
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Marching Forward: Japanese American Association of New York’s mission to celebrate culture and…
Over more than a century, the Japanese American Association of New York (JAANY) has grown into a cornerstone for Japanese and Japanese…
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From Chaos to Clarity: Mindful Organization Strategies with Junko Matsushita
For organizational coach Junko Matsushita, getting the house organized is about creating clarity, balance and better headspace. Drawing on…
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Japanese Mindfulness Meets Modern Life: Reflections from Peatix’s first Kokoro Gathering in NYC
The Kokoro Gathering brought together a vibrant community for a soul-nourishing afternoon of self-discovery and cultural connection. Held…
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Stepping into a spiritual practice with Yoko Ohashi
Brooklyn Zen Center community leader and chaplain Yoko Ohashi’s journey from Osaka to New York spans art, spirituality, and community…
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Harnessing Feng Shui for Harmonious Living with Ai Matsui Johnson
For women entrepreneurs, success isn’t just about hard work — it’s also about creating the right energy to attract opportunities and…